https://carbonrobotics.com/laserweeder
https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/farming-robot-kills-200000-weeds-hour-lasers
The agricultural world is witnessing a remarkable transformation, driven by groundbreaking technology. Among the most fascinating innovations is a farming robot equipped with lasers that can destroy hundreds of thousands of weeds in mere hours. This high-tech solution is not just a marvel of engineering but a timely response to persistent challenges in farming, from labor shortages to the environmental impact of chemical herbicides.
. . . The robot operates with minimal human intervention, scanning rows of crops using 12 high-resolution cameras that detect weeds in real time. Its onboard AI system processes this information, distinguishing weeds from crops with incredible accuracy. Once a weed is identified, carbon dioxide lasers target and destroy it instantly, leaving the surrounding soil undisturbed. This approach eliminates the need for chemical herbicides, reducing environmental harm while preserving soil health. It also alleviates the physical burden of manual weeding, offering farmers a more efficient alternative.
Beyond its functional benefits, the introduction of robots like the Autonomous Weeder marks a significant shift in the agricultural sector. These machines demonstrate the potential of integrating AI into farming practices, enabling farmers to achieve more with fewer resources. As the capabilities of such robots continue to expand, they are not only solving immediate issues but also setting the stage for a future defined by sustainable and technologically advanced agriculture.
. . . Economically, the LaserWeeder is a sound investment. While the initial cost may seem substantial, its ability to cut weeding expenses by up to 80% means that the machine pays for itself within two to three years. This rapid return on investment, combined with its labor-saving capabilities, makes it a practical choice for farms of all sizes. As more farmers experience its benefits firsthand, the LaserWeeder is solidifying its place as a vital tool for modern agriculture.
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My yard is full of rats, extra rats because I feed the birds ! I mean it’s bad they run around like it’s a fun zone , my yard is beautiful and well kept and it bums me out because I can’t have a veggie garden , the rats eat everything . Even before the birds there were a lot of rats , im in San Diego and they are canyon rats , we have lots of trails and canyons near beach areas and plenty of rats , cats can’t survive because of the coyotes . So it’s a nightmare .
Get a few cats from the pound that look like rat catchers.
Or hire a ferret guy to snuff out the rats. Its highly effective. There's videos on yt.
The cats venture out of the yard and the coyotes get them . I would get cats but I feel bad because I know they wouldn’t last and the rats would still be here. San Diego has lots of rats and they are big . Most are still alive in the big black rat traps it’s horrible .
Get big dogs. My Aussie/Border Collie mix and Golden/Grand Pyrenees mix catch all kinds of stuff in my back yard. Squirrels, frogs, moles, rabbits, mice, rats, birds, and the occasional snake. The golden mix usually eats the rabbits and squirrels, which tbh kinda pisses me off since I'd like to have them around for if/when the SHTF. My wife also has a min-pin that catches mice as well. My other dog is a chihuahua/terrier/pug mix that looks like a sausage. He just stands there and watches.
I am in a suburban neighborhood in TX so there aren't many (if any) coyotes that come in here but there are out in the woods. I also know what you mean about San Diego regarding the coyotes. I was working a long contract out there in the 2011-12 years around Rancho Bernardo, came out late at night from work into the parking lot, and came face-to-face with 2 coyotes right by my rental car. I yelled at them while waving my arms and going towards them, and they ran out to the road and watched me. They ran again when I honked the horn while leaving. It was in a big tech complex. Fun.
Buy a mink, they are great rat killers,and good pets. They will go down their holes and kill them.
Minks really , I will research . Problem is if they wander out of my yard the Coyotes will kill them . Coyotes wander near my house every night . They will jump fences and grab little dogs . Some people put coyote rollers on their fences to prevent this . They cant get in my yard because I made it a fortress. I have cape honey suckle that is atleast 18 to 20 feet tall that wraps around my whole house. Nothing or no one gets in my place accept the rats . Some summers I’ve had them run in to me as I walk through my yard at night, it’s friggin rediculous . Some Neighbors use poison which killed off all the owls and most falcons as they grab the poison rats . I hate traps because mostly they get caught in them and I found them alive caught by a leg or whatever , it’s to traumatizing for me . I open the traps and let them crawl away. I’ve thrown them in Home Depot buckets of water too but again even though I hate rats it’s kind of traumatizing for me To kill animals ( I’m not opposed to hunting however I don’t hunt myself ) . I live in an area near cannons and lots of trees , so rats are a big problem , they are called canyon rats . Snakes help we have a lot of rattle snakes here too .
So tell us about these cannons... kek
Omg that’s funny ,! I wish I had cannons
Look on you tube their are a lot of videos, but they are pretty graphic. Mink and weasels are nasty little killers.
I will , I don’t mind other nature killing rats. I will check into how to buy weasels , I know your not able to have ferrets in San Diego . Not that I care about not being alowed to have them I’m just wondering where I’d buy weasels, I’m going to check out you tube . . It would be great to get rid of the rats . Thanks Fren. I’m waiting to hear from CC about Bible and will go to plan B if that doesn’t work !
AI robots to catch rats... that's an idea I can live with, happily!
No kidding . Do you have rats because of the canyons ?
There are occasional rats here and there, I believe they come from the city sewers, but the possums take care of eliminating them. There were a few during late spring and summer, I don't hear much after late fall.